“Burglary is such an intrusive and emotive crime that can have a long-lasting effect on victims and their community as a whole.

“In this case, Brennan’s swift arrest was made possible because a neighbour saw him lurking outside an address and grew suspicious. After alerting the victim, they then tracked Brennan’s movements and assisted officers who swiftly attended the scene.

“I would like to thank the member of the public for following their instinct and helping to take a cynical offender off the streets.